Best Practices: Difficult People: Working Effectively with Prickly Bosses, Coworkers, and Clients

Authors: Hoover, John
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
BISAC/Subject: BUS000000, BUS007000, BUS007010
ISBN: 9780061738937, Related ISBNs: 006173893X, 9780061145599, 9780061738937
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 160,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis:

Every office has someone who's no fun to be around. But getting along with that person—and managing them effectively—can make both your jobs easier. Difficult People, a comprehensive and essential resource for any manager on the run, shows you how.

Learn to:

  • Recognize why and when people act out
  • Identify different types of difficult people
  • Cope with difficult behavior
  • Get the most out of trouble employees
  • Nurture a harmonious work environment

The Collins Best Practices guides offer new and seasoned managers the essential information they need to achieve more, both personally and professionally. Designed to provide tried-and-true advice from the world's most influential business minds, they feature practical strategies and tips to help you get ahead.

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